Washington, United States, May 8, 2026 (AFP) - Oil slick off Iran's Kharg Island: report

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2026-05-08

An oil slick is spreading off the coast of Iran's Kharg Island, a key oil export terminal for the Islamic republic, The New York Times reported Friday, citing satellite images. It was not immediately clear what had caused the apparent spill, which was located off the island's west coast. It appeared to cover more than 20 square miles (52 square kilometers) as of Thursday, according to an estimate by Orbital EOS, which monitors oil spills. The sl......

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